Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

Comparing bug bite photos isn’t a perfect science, but it may help to give you a clue. To help you play detective, we included pictures of bites and stings from the most common insects you’ll ...

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

Identifying Insect Bites and Stings If you’re not having a severe reaction to an insect bite or sting, figuring out what bit or stung you can help you determine the best first aid steps to follow.

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

During the summer, it's common for kids to come home with small cuts and scrapes or pesky bug bites. Maryland dermatologist Dr. Kate Viola recommends that families keep some products handy to treat ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

Although Labor Day has passed and summer is winding down, bug season is still going strong in much of the U.S. If you’ve spent time outdoors in Pennsylvania in recent weeks, you know bug bites are ...